The Chiropodist’s Wife – Emma Halliday

The Chiropodist’s Wife

Recording commenced, 10.09am

My husband prefers to not be disturbed when he’s working …the role requires concentration
he mostly attends the older generation …but children need his attention …school changing
rooms are a filthy breeding ground …we converted the bedroom at the back of the house
when he qualified …our eldest used to sleep there ……I remember the client …an obstinate
case of athlete’s foot …I made mum a cup of tea in the kitchen …she was glad to have ten
minutes’ peace talked …incessantly about her daughter’s gymnastic trophies …they’re better
behaved when the parents stay put …(Displays Exhibit A) ….They were ordered online
breathable, not fabric …individually wrapped …to be stuck in the elbow crease …he’s
attentive, you see …checking in case of allergic reactions ……he put it where? ……..I suppose
the skin is sensitive there, as well ……I chose the Disney design …….she could have gone
upstairs anytime

Recording paused, 10.25am

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Emma Halliday is an emerging writer based in north west England. Most recently, her health themed poetry was commended by The Hippocrates Prize for Poetry and Medicine and appeared in this year’s NHS anthology – ‘These Are The Hands’. www.dontwriteinthemargin.com